Our Mission
JAMS Theatre Company was founded in 2011 by Director Dana Murphy and volunteer parent producer Patti Braun, with support from the Santa Monica Malibu Education Foundation. In 2013 Theatre 31 was hired to lead the program with Chad Scheppner as director, and the program has since been produced by Emily Arms, Joan Krenik, Sylvia Jiminez and Amy Beeman-Solano. Past productions include "Into the Woods" (2011), "Grease" (2012), "Seussical" (2013), "Oliver!" (2014), "Bye Bye Birdie" (2015), "Into the Woods" (2016), "Anything Goes" (2017), "Wonka" (2018), "Singin' in the Rain" (2019), "Matilda" (Distance Learning 2020), "Greatest Showman" (Distance Learning 2021), "Annie" (2022), "Grease" (2023), "Mean Girls" (2024), and "The Wizard of Oz" (2025).
A comprehensive after-school middle school theatre program, JAMS-SMASH Theatre Company was designed to teach JAMS and SMASH students the basics of theatre performance and production, including workshops in acting, improvisation, singing, movement, costuming, set/lighting, sound design, and much more.
Students work throughout the school year rehearsing in a supportive and encouraging workshop environment. They also participate in the production and performance of a spring musical.
There is no participation fee; JAMS-SMASH Theatre Company is committed to providing an opportunity for every student who wishes to take part, regardless of financial situation.
JAMS-SMASH Theatre Company depends on parent and community volunteers, and high school mentors. The producer seeks grant funding from the Education Foundation, PTSA, Theatre Company families and alumni, community members, and local businesses.
A comprehensive after-school middle school theatre program, JAMS-SMASH Theatre Company was designed to teach JAMS and SMASH students the basics of theatre performance and production, including workshops in acting, improvisation, singing, movement, costuming, set/lighting, sound design, and much more.
Students work throughout the school year rehearsing in a supportive and encouraging workshop environment. They also participate in the production and performance of a spring musical.
There is no participation fee; JAMS-SMASH Theatre Company is committed to providing an opportunity for every student who wishes to take part, regardless of financial situation.
JAMS-SMASH Theatre Company depends on parent and community volunteers, and high school mentors. The producer seeks grant funding from the Education Foundation, PTSA, Theatre Company families and alumni, community members, and local businesses.
